Akure, August 29, 2025 — The Ondo State Police Command has arrested a man, identified as Eze Amadi, for allegedly killing 28-year-old Ifeanyi Otu in Kajola, Odigbo Local Government Area of the state.
The Command’s spokesperson, DSP Olayinka Ayanlade, confirmed the arrest in a telephone interview with the News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) on Friday. He said the suspect is in custody and would be charged to court once investigations are concluded.
“The suspect is already in our custody, investigation is ongoing, and after it is concluded, he will be charged to court. I urge residents to remain calm over the matter,” Ayanlade stated.
Residents of Kajola community were thrown into mourning on Monday after news spread that the victim had been allegedly tortured to death and hidden in a water drum. Reports revealed that the suspect attempted to dispose of the corpse at night using a motorcycle but was apprehended by vigilant community members.
The father of the deceased, Mr. Michael Otu, expressed his grief and demanded justice for his son.
“I was at home when I received a call that my son’s body, wrapped with foam, had been discovered inside a water drum. When I got to the scene, I saw him lying lifeless after the drum was cut open. I was told that the suspect was caught while trying to dispose of the body. Justice must be served in this case,” he said.
It remains unclear what transpired between the suspect and the victim prior to the killing, but police say investigations will determine the full circumstances.
